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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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